Bangladesh could face more penalties in the World Test Championship for their slow over-rate, following their disappointing performance on Day 1 of the first Test against India in Chennai. Already docked points for a similar issue in their recent series against Pakistan, the team was found to be 10 overs short of the required 90-over target, even after utilizing the extended half-hour of play.

The first hour saw Bangladesh bowl only 11 overs, with their three seamers struggling to keep up with the pace. By the end of the opening session, they had completed just 23 overs. Although the over-rate slightly improved in the second session, it still fell short of expectations. Even in the final session, when they turned to their three spinners, they managed only 32 overs in two and a half hours.

Commentators criticized Bangladesh's slow over-rate, calling it "unacceptable" and "abysmal." "Bangladesh's over-rate has been shocking. We're 45 minutes into Tea, and they've barely bowled 60 overs. At this pace, they’ll be lucky to complete 70-72 overs by the end of the day, and that’s unacceptable. Umpires need to step in and push things forward," remarked Harsha Bhogle during the commentary.

Dinesh Karthik also weighed in, saying, "Subcontinent teams usually feel more at ease when their spinners are bowling more overs. With three seamers, the over-rate is significantly slower compared to other teams."

Tamim Iqbal added, "It’s tough when you have fast bowlers like Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana. They can take up to six minutes to bowl an over."

Bhogle responded, "They take that long because they know they’re allowed to."

As the day's play neared its end, Bhogle once again called out Bangladesh's poor over-rate, predicting further consequences. "At this rate, Bangladesh won’t even be able to take the second new ball, even with the extra half-hour added."

This slow over-rate could potentially cost Bangladesh valuable points in the World Test Championship standings if they do not improve.